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Oct- 2025 -

10 October

Taiwan Leader Vows Stronger Air Defenses to Counter ‘Enemy Threats’

Taiwan vowed to speed up construction of a multi-layered air defense system as part of efforts to counter "enemy threats."

8 October

Air

A conceptual image showing a cargo plane with gray colors against a cloudy background. On the top right, a white diagram of the top of the plane

Ethan M. Encarnacion

China Reveals Futuristic Cargo Plane Concept With Blended Wing Design

China’s aerospace industry has unveiled a futuristic cargo aircraft concept that could outsize the country’s current transport fleet.

8 October

Asia Pacific

The Abukuma-class destroyer escort Oyodo (DE-231) enters Maizuru Base.

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Navy Eyes Three of Six Japanese Destroyer Escorts

The Philippine Navy (PN) is seeking to acquire three of six Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to enhance joint interoperability and strengthen its maritime capabilities amid rising tensions with China.

7 October

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

China Expands ‘Mini Taiwan’ Complex for Military Drills: Report

China has reportedly expanded a replica of Taiwan’s government buildings at the Zhurihe training base in Inner Mongolia.

3 October

Air

The TB-001, capable of carrying a large weapons payload, is among the largest drones in China’s military arsenal.

Rojoef Manuel

China Opens High-Altitude Drone Testing Station in Tibet

China has launched a new proving ground for unmanned aerial systems in Ngari, Tibet, according to state media.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Air

Senior Airman Madelyne Kowalczyk, 11th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aircraft systems NCO in charge, operates a DJI Inspire 1 on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2019. Small unmanned aircraft systems provide JBA defenders safer avenues in maintaining and increasing base security and daily routine activities. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)

Rojoef Manuel

DJI to Remain on Pentagon Blacklist Over Suspected China Ties, Judge Rules

The US has refused to remove DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, from a Defense Department list of companies accused of supporting China’s military.

30 September

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Revives WW2-Era Squadron for MQ-9 Reaper Operations in South Korea

The US Seventh Air Force has reactivated the World War II-era 431st Squadron as an MQ-9 Reaper unit at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, aligning with July reports that outlined plans for extended deployment.

30 September

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Chinese Scientists Simulate First ‘Triple-Nuke-Strike’ in Lab

Chinese scientists ran a simulation to answer a stark question: what happens if three nuclear warheads hit the same spot in quick succession?

29 September

Asia Pacific

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023

Rojoef Manuel

Leaked Contracts Reveal Russia Supplies, Preps Chinese Military for Potential Taiwan Invasion

Russia is arming and training China’s People’s Liberation Army for potential operations against Taiwan, according to leaked contracts analyzed by the Royal United Services Institute.

29 September

Asia Pacific